Teriyaki Meatball Stir Fry with Veggie and Noodles
These Teriyaki Meatballs are sweet, salty, tangy, and so incredibly moist and delicious with garlic, ginger, scallion, red bell pepper, and soy sauce. Combined with a simple Veggie Stir Fry and served over rice noodles with a Teriyaki Mustard sauce, it's a perfect family dinner. #asianmeatballs #teriyaki #noodles #familydinner #easydinners #dinnerideas #meatballs #glutenfree
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 4 scallions
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
- ¼ red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes Optional
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 pound Ground beef, 90% lean, raise without antibiotics
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Teriyaki Mustard Sauce
- ⅓ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Sesame oil
Stir Fry & Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, sliced thin
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced (1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, Minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- 10 ounces Vermicelli, Rice noodles uncooked
Instructions
Prep-Ahead Instructions
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Peel and slice the carrots. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
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Peel the garlic cloves. Mince 1 clove for the stir fry. Coarsely chop the remaining 2 cloves garlic and scallions and ¼ of the red pepper.
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Peel the ginger. You can scrape the skin off with a spoon, use a peeler or simply cut off the skin. Mince or grate the fresh ginger root using a grater or microplane. 1 teaspoon for the stir fry and store with the minced garlic. Chop the remaining ginger - about 1 inch of the root (the blender will do the rest).
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Into the food processor, put the garlic, scallion, red pepper, ginger, chili pepper flakes (optional), and the soy sauce. Pulse for 30 sec, scrape down the bowl and process 1 minute more, or until finely ground.
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Mix the blended ingredients into meat along with the panko breadcrumbs. I use a tablespoon to measure out the meat for each meatball. Roll meat into 24 balls each about 1.5 inches in diameter. TIP: score the meat in half, then each in half again, then again to give you 8 equal portions of meat. Then roll 3 balls from each of the 8 portions to give you 24 same-size balls.
Cook!
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Make the rice noodles by bring a large pot of water up to a boil. Add the rice noodles to the boiling water and push them down to submerge. Stir the noodles as they soften and cook for 5 minutes until the desired texture. Drain and rinse under hot water. Place back in the pot until ready to serve.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. Place the meatballs on an oiled sheet pan. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes (if frozen, cook for 30 min).
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While the meatballs cook, combine the Dijon Mustard with the Teriyaki Sauce and Sesame Oil.
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While the rice and the meatballs are cooking, make the veggie stir fry. Preheat a large skillet on high and add a tablespoon of olive oil and the Carrots. Cook the carrots for about 5 minutes, then add the broccoli, garlic, and ginger. Stir so that they do not burn and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
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Add the water and teriyaki sauce and then stir in the rice noodles, and meatballs to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes to warm through.
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Serve the rice noodles, then top with veggies, then the meatballs. Drizzle the Dipping sauce over top or serve on the side and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
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Can I freeze these Meatballs?
Yes, you can flash freeze these meatballs by placing the sheet pan in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Once frozen, transfer the frozen meatballs to a freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer up to 6 months. Just place the frozen meatballs on a sheet pan to cook in the oven according to the recipe instructions. -
Is this Teriyaki Meatball Stir Fry recipe Gluten Free?
This recipe is Gluten Free, but always make sure to check the labels to ensure all products used are also gluten free. Soy sauce and Teriyaki sauce can contain gluten as can the noodles if you are not careful. -
Can I cook the meatballs in a skillet instead of baking them?
If you want to cook the meatballs in a skillet, you can. Preheat a larger skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the pan and then add the meatballs. Sear the first side about 4-5 minutes and then once they lift easily from the pan (no sticking) then flip them and cook for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through.